Dawson Taylor of Taylor’s Do it Centers and Pleasants Hardware and a pioneer in the hardware and home improvement industry, passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 103. He was born on April 2, 1923. A lifelong …
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US LBM recently announced the appointment of Enrico Batelli as chief financial officer, effective July 2, 2026. A nine-year veteran of the company, Batelli currently serves as vice president, field operations finance and has also held chief accounting officer responsibilities, …
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Mead Lumber Company recently announced that president and CEO Dave Anderson will retire at the close of the company’s fiscal year on November 30, 2026. Jon Cohen, a veteran building materials executive with more than 25 years of industry experience, …
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Mortgage rates continued to increase in June due to high inflation and a stronger-than-expected labor market, according to the NAHB’s Eye on Housing. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% in June, up 8 basis points (bps) over May. Since the …
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The Home Depot recently announced new partnerships associated with Pro Xtra, the company’s loyalty program for Pros, to include offers from brands like 7-Eleven, Jimmy John’s, Tecovas and Rosie’s AI Answering Service. The partnerships are designed to offer reward options …
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The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the smallest gain since February’s decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Downward revisions to April and May estimates subtracted 74,000 jobs from previously reported totals. The unemployment rate also …
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Builders FirstSource (BFS) and Union Pacific recently announced a partnership for a new rail-served facility in Bennett, Colorado. Located at Rocky Mountain Rail Park, the new facility connects Builders FirstSource with key markets. With Bennett quickly emerging as a hub …
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Hancock Lumber recently hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the company’s 44,000-square-foot Oxford facility and celebrated the official hiring of Brian Mills as the facility’s general manager. Once complete, the Oxford facility will feature advanced automation and the latest technology …
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